Kenyan President William Ruto has expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent executive order recognizing only two genders—male and female—within the U.S. government.
Speaking on Sunday after a church service at the Global Cathedral in Nairobi, Ruto lauded the policy shift, stating that it aligns with Kenya’s cultural and religious values.
He described the move to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs supporting other gender identities as a reaffirmation of traditional beliefs.
“We are very proud. Contrary to what has been happening in the past, this year we got some very welcomed developments from the United States as a leading democracy. Their policy direction supports what we believe in—that boys must remain boys, men must remain men, and women must remain women and girls must remain girls,” Ruto said.
He further emphasized that the policy reflects biblical teachings and Kenya’s long-standing traditions.
“We thank God that this year, the very first news from the United States in the new administration is to confirm what the Bible says, what our faith believes in, and what our tradition is firmly grounded on,” he added.
President Trump, who was inaugurated earlier this month, has swiftly reversed several policies established by his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Among them are directives aimed at preventing discrimination based on gender identity and promoting transgender rights